Waterspout — Kauai Channel, Hawaii Waters

2011-04-06 · near Lihue, Kauai Channel, Hawaii Waters

Event narrative

Lihue Tower personnel at the airport reported a waterspout in waters about 15 miles north/northeast of their location.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper low near Hawaii helped generate two waterspouts in the vicinity of Kauai. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 288729. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.